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Holdovers remain, but Holgorsen dismisses comparisons to 2012 squad

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While the previous 5-0 start for West Virginia in 2012 proved to be fool’s gold, coach Dana Holgorsen won’t entertain any comparisons.

“Y’all are thinking 2012, I know y’all are, but this is a totally different team,” he said. “There’s no similarities between the two teams.”

The current two-deep features 11 fifth-year seniors who redshirted during the 2012 season when West Virginia blazed out for its Big 12 debut only to finish 7-6.

Holgorsen hinted at better chemistry (and didn’t have to hint about superior depth) this time around with the No.